Fragments – Spring 2020

Never forgotten

A little village in Italy, in the fifties. “No! Don’t tell me that you have to pee. It’s always the same story, we are having the best fun and you have to pee. Why?” Rosana is five, like the other two girls, but she is strong and bossy, and she is now shouting at Lena...

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Mark

The condo building where they have the party is secluded on a hill. Mark used to live there with his family, but now the edifice is vacant: it will be demolished soon as there are major problems with the construction. Not a single adult knows of the party. Mark has...

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Ellie

Ellie, now ten years old, has been adopted by Nana and Papa, her childless godparents, since when she was two. Her Nana adores her, and she venerates the old lady. The two live in symbioses, they sing, play, work, they knit and read together, they love each other like...

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The moon follows us

“Rosana, it’s dark, let’s go home. Mama says that when it’s dark I can’t play outside anymore.” “Let’s just run to that streetlamp. Ready? Let’s see whether you can beat me this time!” The two little girls, only six years old, run until they are breathless, alone in...

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The tree

Brr, it’s cold outside, but mama wants some fresh air for her and her little one. The rain has kept them at home too long. “Come on Luc, get ready, scarf, boots…” “And my yellow jacket… I’ll carry the umbrella mama.” “But it’s not raining.” “Please mama.” They go out,...

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